Ohio firefighters train online to stay certified

Published: April 8, 2012 2:14 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio firefighters trying to keep up with certification requirements while making good use of their time and money are increasingly using online training courses touted by the state fire marshal.

A change in state law two years ago added the requirements, saying firefighters and emergency personnel must take 54 hours of continuing education courses every three years. That raised concerns among firefighters about the availability of training, the cost and the burden on their time, especially if the training required them to travel.